Independent Study

This module provides an opportunity for you to work independently to develop a study of your own choosing (subject to approval) at level 6. It enables you to explore in detail an aspect of practice that is of particular interest to you as an individual practitioner.

Course details

Module code

6NU995

Module level

Level 6

Module credits

20 credits

Start date (usually)

September

Module description

About this module

The process of developing this study will enhance your ability to work independently through the entire process of project management. This includes consideration of ethical and legal issues; communications including obtaining relevant permissions; literature review; discovering and using internal systems and processes; managing time and resources; planning, implementing and evaluating the project; evaluation; recommendations; report writing and dissemination.

It will enable the you to further develop academic skills such as problem solving, critical analysis and objective evaluation leading to recommendations for improving practice. It provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate their creative thinking and organisational skills.

Who is this course for

All Health Professionals

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module you will be able to:

Critically analyse and evaluate an aspect of practice

Demonstrate the ability to work independently.

In addition you will be required to formulate specific objectives for your individual work, which will require approval by the Independent Studies Committee.

How to apply

Level 6

LBR applications

If you are applying for an LBR funded place, please apply directly to the University